Two of the biggest esports events of the year, the Rocket League World Championship and the Fortnite Global Championship, are set to take place in Lyon, France, in September 2025. Both events, managed by tournament organizer BLAST, will span consecutive weekends, making Lyon the center of competitive gaming for the month.
The Fortnite Global Championship is scheduled for September 6–7, 2025, at the LDLC Arena, while the Rocket League World Championship will follow shortly after, running from September 9–14, 2025.
Massive Prize Pools & Competition Format
Both tournaments boast significant prize pools and fierce competition:
Fortnite Global Championship 2025
- 33 teams will compete
- Prize pool: $2 million (~£1.6 million)
- Teams must qualify by securing high placements in three major tournaments held throughout the year.
Rocket League World Championship 2025
- 20 teams from across the world will participate
- Prize pool: $1.2 million (~£965,000)
- France has produced seven previous Rocket League world champions, making this a major event for the local fanbase.
France’s Expanding Role in Esports
France has positioned itself as a growing hub for major esports tournaments. Following its commitment to fostering an esports ecosystem in 2023, the country has hosted several top-tier events, including:
- Counter-Strike Major (Paris, 2023)
- LEC Season Finals (Montpellier, 2023)
- EVO 2025 in Nice (October 2025) – First-ever EVO event in Europe
- VALORANT Champions 2025 in Paris
With these prestigious competitions on the calendar, France is solidifying itself as a go-to destination for esports events.
RLCS 2025 – New Format and Bigger Stakes
The Rocket League Championship Series (RLCS) 2025 will introduce a revamped format, featuring:
- Two major events instead of the previous three
- A new one-versus-one format, adding an exciting twist to the competition
- A total season prize pool of $5 million (~£4.02 million)
Past Champions and Looking Ahead
In 2024, Peter ‘Peterbot’ Kata and Miguel ‘Pollo’ Moreno took home £400,000 (~$500,000) by winning the Fortnite Global Championship, while Team BDS claimed the Rocket League World Championship title after defeating G2 Esports, earning $300,000 (~£241,000).
With both events bringing together top-tier talent and record-breaking prize pools, the 2025 championships in France are expected to deliver unforgettable moments for esports fans worldwide.
Conclusion
September 2025 is shaping up to be an incredible month for esports, with Rocket League and Fortnite’s biggest tournaments landing in France.
With massive prize pools, a fresh RLCS format, and an increasing number of global esports events heading to the country, France is proving itself as a dominant force in the competitive gaming scene.
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